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Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Malaysia for ASEAN meetings this week to reaffirm American commitment to the Indo-Pacific. The trip comes amid tensions caused by President Trump's announced tariffs on key Asian allies and ASEAN members, including Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Laos, and Myanmar. Rubio will address American trade rebalancing and engage with regional leaders to bolster U.S. ties and security in the Indo-Pacific, a strategic priority for the U.S.

Courtesy: theprint.in